Nutrition Policy & Food Systems Expert

PAHO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PAHO in Washington, DC seeks a senior nutrition policy expert to advance nutrition, healthy diets and sustainable food systems across the Americas, supporting Member States in evidence-based policy development and program implementation.

The role provides technical guidance, builds partnerships with UN agencies and NGOs, strengthens surveillance and monitoring, and drives regional initiatives, resource mobilization, and policy representation.

Qualifications

• Seven years of combined national and international nutrition/public health experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related health science from a recognized university.
• Desirable: master's degree in nutrition or public health.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Member States for nutrition policies and programs.
• Strengthen country capacity for nutrition surveillance, monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to regional initiatives, partnerships, policy development, and resource mobilization.

Skills

Nutrition policy

Public health

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or health science

Master's degree in nutrition/public health or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

PAHO in Washington, DC seeks a senior nutrition policy expert to advance nutrition, healthy diets and sustainable food systems across the Americas, supporting Member States in evidence-based policy development and program implementation.

The role provides technical guidance, builds partnerships with UN agencies and NGOs, strengthens surveillance and monitoring, and drives regional initiatives, resource mobilization, and policy representation.